Tarnished Lyrics – Jonathan Young

[Verse 1]
Cursed by the gods, graceless with no light
I still claim the power of the tree of life
This is a fate that’s worse than death
But when I die I always draw another breathe

[Pre-Chorus]
The realm may fade to black
My spirit coming back

[Chorus]
Tarnished, I’m torn between

Life and death and immortality
Tarnished, a lord to be
Shall I break the Earth or take the queen?

[Verse 2]
Cursed, I have fought
The angels dug their graves
I am the noose that will ensure that they shall hang
This is the fate that’s worse than death
To be your immortal and be taking your last breath

[Pre-Chorus]
The realm may fade to black
My spirit coming back

[Chorus]
Tarnished, I’m torn between
Life and death and immortality
Tarnished, a lord to be
Shall I break the Earth or take the queen?
Let’s go!

[Pre-Chorus]
The realm may fade to black
My spirit coming back

[Chorus]
Tarnished, I’m torn between (I’m torn between)
Life and death and immortality
Tarnished, a lord to be (A lord to be)
Shall I break the Earth or take the queen?!

[Verse 1]
The singer feels burdened by a divine curse, stripped of grace and light. Despite this, they draw strength from the mythical tree of life, suggesting a glimmer of hope or power. However, their existence is more torturous than death itself. Even when they die, they are inexplicably revived, forcing them to face this agonizing cycle repeatedly.

[Pre-Chorus]
Even as the world around them collapses into darkness, the singer’s spirit remains indomitable, continually returning to confront their fate.

[Chorus]
The singer is caught in a profound conflict between the realms of life, death, and immortality. They are destined for greatness, potentially becoming a ruler. However, they grapple with a monumental choice: to destroy the world or to seek power and claim a queen.

[Verse 2]
Despite being cursed, the singer has fought relentlessly. They view themselves as the instrument of their enemies’ demise, ensuring their downfall. This existence, where they must eternally battle and face endless last breaths, is a fate more harrowing than death itself.

[Pre-Chorus]
Regardless of the world fading into darkness, the singer’s spirit remains resilient, continuously returning to face their challenges.

[Chorus]
The singer continues to struggle with the dichotomy of life, death, and immortality. They are fated for lordship but must decide between causing widespread destruction or seizing power by taking a queen, a choice that deeply troubles them.

[Pre-Chorus]
Even as the world around them descends into darkness, the singer’s spirit is unwavering, always coming back to confront their destiny.

[Chorus]
The singer is deeply conflicted between life, death, and immortality. They are destined to become a lord but are tormented by the decision of whether to bring about destruction or to claim a queen. This internal battle between their choices and their fate causes immense turmoil.

1. Cursed by the gods, graceless with no light
This phrase indicates that the protagonist feels burdened by a divine curse, stripped of any grace or guidance. It suggests a life filled with suffering and devoid of hope or spiritual illumination.

2. I still claim the power of the tree of life
Despite the curse, the protagonist draws strength from a powerful, mystical source, the tree of life. This symbolizes resilience and the ability to find inner strength even in the darkest circumstances.

3. The realm may fade to black, my spirit coming back
This line conveys that even as the world around the protagonist descends into darkness and chaos, their spirit remains resilient. They are determined to keep fighting and returning, no matter how dire the situation becomes.

4. Tarnished, I’m torn between life and death and immortality
The protagonist describes themselves as “tarnished,” indicating a loss of purity or integrity. They are conflicted between the states of life, death, and immortality, struggling to find their place and purpose amidst these extremes.

5. Shall I break the Earth or take the queen?
This phrase highlights the protagonist’s internal dilemma. They must choose between causing widespread destruction or seizing power by claiming a queen. This decision is fraught with moral and existential implications, adding to their inner turmoil.